Mrs_Julian's 100-word story for November 1, 2025

Mrs_Julian wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on November 1, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

This house on stilts...I've lived here for the last forty years. The tranquil lakeside with the overgrown reeds and the weathered planks of the wooden pathway across the lake, frame the rustic charm of this scene. Only a few families still live here...many have uprooted and moved to the bigger cities. I can't...I won't! The best memorable moments of my life happened right here - being home owners, my husband and I; having a baby - my daughter, Deana; welcoming my grandson, Luke! "Mama, we need to start packing! We only have a week," Deana reminded me. I know...

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